Touch sensitivity--is it good? A similar drum pad had a review that complained about the trigger areas being too small--"about the size of a silver dollar." Is that the case here?
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I find the sensor area to be just fine - I'd say that nearly 100% of the surface area of the pad is hit-sensitive.
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The three smaller pads are roughly 3.5" in diameter. The four larger pads are closer to 5 inches.The pads on the foot pedals are possibly that small, and may have been the target of that reviewer's complaint.
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But what about the sensors? Do they pick up the force of the hit if you don't hit the pad right in the middle? Would you have to be precise about where you hit, or can you just hit anywhere along the surface of the pad and still get a drum sound?
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I wish I could. I think the Seller should have some Link or info to. I know I wanted to Lock the Touch Pad since I was using Keyboard so the document would not Errouniously move on me. But, I just worked around it and put a cut out from a file folder over it taped where It would not feel the sensitivity of my hands hitting the Touch Pad. If I need the Touch Pad, I just fold it back. Hope You get something from the Vendor on this. Good Information to have and I agree it should be somewhere.ScoTT
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I did not find the touchscreen to be too sensitive at all. After a few minutes of inactivity you have to "slide to unlock" the screen for any inputs. I would say that the pressure is great, to make changes, not too sensitive nor hard. You DO have to sorta push a little bit when making changes or selections, but it seems right to me. Bottom line, I don't think that you'll be seeing some unnecessary inputs while playing a round of golf. Garmin did pretty well on this watch. I hope this answers your question.
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It depends on your mixing speed and finger placement. The regular size novation pad have slightly bigger buttons than the mini, but they both work the same. I purchased the mini because I downloaded the app on my iPad mini, so they work together. I'm just learning myself so I wanted to start off with something small and not too expensive just in case I lost interest in it. I'm still having a blast with mine, it's so much fun creating your own beats and music. Hope this helps out.
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The best what? The best physical interface to use if you're making beats? That's kind of relative. I totally recommend hitting guitar center or Sam Ashe and playing around with what they have to see what feels right for you. Hell, you don't NEED one of these to make beats. I know Skrillex has said in interviews that he's comfortable with his mouse and plotting his drums that way. I don't know if he still does but there's that. Ultimately findingthe method that feels right for you and practicing unti you've got a feel for workflow.
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my experience with stylus is not good. It works perfectly with finger but not with my stylus (I have used both rubber end and apex fine point).
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I find it frustrating for simple desktop use. It will sometimes click things when you don't want it to. It's not precise or very accurate. It sometimes goes off on its tangent i.e it'll drift to the edge for no reason. It's terrible really. Use a mouse it'll cut down on the frustration level immensely. However I will add that as of now the trackpad is officially the only problem I have with it. Fanstastic computer otherwise.
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Graeme, I must write and draw with a fairly light touch, as I had not noticed any clicking before. But when I write with a more staccato effect, I definitely hear that click. Good thing you brought it up or I woud have thought something was wrong with my pen
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This was not a great purchase for me because of how I have to grip the mouse to use. it. I've done some serious assessment of how the thing fits in my hand, and I think with a better grip for the thumb, and a better rest for the palm, it could be good. If you have and use those gel pads with your existing mouse, I think there's a way of setting them up that might work for you. In short, though, you probably have better choices if you have small hands and are looking to offset wrist pain.
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I would highly recommend getting a SmartCat Pro touchpad which fits perfectly in the center of the keyboard. I've been using it with this keyboard for the last few years and it significantly reduced RSI issues related to a mouse. You lose a little accuracy but it was worth it for me. I just move my right hand over the trackpad an inch and use the thumb to move the cursor. After 10 years of RSI I am now roughly 90-95% functional without issues and don't require massage or physio - the keyboard and touchpad weren't the sole factor in healing it, but they are extremely comfortable to use. My typing speed is much faster on the Kinesis than it ever was on traditional keyboards. I would highly recommend getting a SmartCat Pro touchpad which fits perfectly in the center of the keyboard. I've been using it with this keyboard for the last few years and it significantly reduced RSI issues related to a mouse. You lose a little accuracy but it was worth it for me. I just move my right hand over the trackpad an inch and use the thumb to move the cursor. After 10 years of RSI I am now roughly 90-95% functional without issues and don't require massage or physio - the keyboard and touchpad weren't the sole factor in healing it, but they are extremely comfortable to use. My... » Read More I would highly recommend getting a SmartCat Pro touchpad which fits perfectly in the center of the keyboard. I've been using it with this keyboard for the last few years and it significantly reduced RSI issues related to a mouse. You lose a little accuracy but it was worth it for me. I just move my right hand over the trackpad an inch and use the thumb to move the cursor. After 10 years of RSI I am now roughly 90-95% functional without issues and don't require massage or physio - the keyboard and touchpad weren't the sole factor in healing it, but they are extremely comfortable to use. My typing speed is much faster on the Kinesis than it ever was on traditional keyboards. « Show Less
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I use a firm mouse-pad. I haven't tried using a cloth mouse-pad, do I cannot confirm the performance there. The mouse works well over-all with the only adjustment being that the right click doesn't make a tactile click when pressed. Something to consider.
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I wish my memory was as good as yours. I felt for continuing use that the medium setting was fine. I thought the High setting was OK when you first put it on, but that it did get quite warm. Of course this is subjective, my hot might be your medium, but for the price I think it is an all around good pad.
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Not really... This pad creates a little resistance to the mouse movenent.... Honestly.... Don't buy it!!
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It's sensitive but as far as using all the touchpad gestures I'm gonna go ahead and say no because it's too small to be practical. However, on the bottom of the touchpad there is a small stripe for scrolling which can easily be done with one thumb. Unless you have the hands of a newborn baby I wouldn't plan on using gestures : )
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I had 2 of them both were different in sensitivity. But one did fry on me. Soo far the second one is working great. The music does have to be loud for it to work correctly. It all depends on your placement of the device.
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Yeah, I would say both stiff and responsive. I actually haven't used many different drum pads, but I like these ones. It's a solid controller, overall.
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The keys are shorter than most controllers. Synths/controller keys in general are a little smaller than piano keys (including better digital pianos), and A-500 and A800 are even smaller. That's why I sold mine. Really disliked the short keys. Disappointing, is superb controller for my DAW (Sonar), very good keyboard bed / action and quality (in my limited experience)... just... shorty keys.